# Red-DiscordBot vs Zammad

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Red-DiscordBot | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Chatbot | #1 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 5 750 | 6 048 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +101 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 3.5.24 · 6 Mar 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Red-DiscordBot and Zammad score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Red-DiscordBot ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zammad.

If you want the quickest setup, Red-DiscordBot is easier to run; Zammad needs more configuration.

Zammad is growing faster right now (+101 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Red-DiscordBot](https://selfhost.directory/project/red-discordbot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/red-discordbot.md)
- [Zammad](https://selfhost.directory/project/zammad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zammad.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/red-discordbot-vs-zammad